Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Stop the bus! Join McGill’s
Advertising Feature
If you fancy a career behind the wheel as a bus driver with flexible full and part-time shifts then why not consider joining the McGill’s Buses Coatbridge team.
Scotland’s largest independent bus operator is looking to hire PCV and trainee bus drivers, to transport our customers safely and on time to their destinations!
If you enjoy driving and fancy a job that comes with a nice set of wheels, then a career as a bus driver could be right up your street.
Candidates for driving positions are welcomed with or without a PCV license, as McGill’s is willing to help you secure yours.
We have part-time and full-time, permanent posts available, across a wide variety of shift patterns and, it’s a flexible role too. Your role will involve: ■Collecting appropriate fares, ensuring customers scan their QR Code and issuing tickets when necessary.
■Maintaining a high standard of customer care and service presentation.
■Complying with accident reporting procedure.
■Being fully conversant with company rules, regulations and procedures and applying them whilst on duty.
■Driving the vehicle in a safe and considerate manner.
To apply you should have the following:
■A current PCV driving license and valid CPC card is advantageous but not required. ■Excellent driving skills. ■Great numerical skills. ■Excellent verbal communication skills.
■A courteous, helpful attitude towards customers.
■A flexible approach to work. ■Have a manual car license. ■One year’s driving experience ■Be over 21 years of age. Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, with average earnings of £24,500 per year, with overtime on offer too. As a member of McGill’s team you will also be eligible to join the Transport Benevolent Fund.
The Transport Benevolent Fund is a charity which supports public transport industry employees, with cover for themselves, partner and children for £1 per week.
McGill’s recognised this is an excellent benefit for employees, and has now incorporated this into the employee benefit scheme – along with a comprehensive training programme, free McGill’s travel and discounts for Intu Braehead.
Assistance provided by the charity includes; legal advice, laser eye surgery, complementary therapies and medical equipment should they need it out with the NHS.
Ralph Roberts, McGill’s Managing Director, said: “We think the scheme is an excellent benefit for our employees, and we’re delighted to ensure that they receive all the support available to them through the TBF.”